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‘You dill!’: The words too potty-mouthed for parliament. And the ones that aren’t
Inside the walls of the Victorian parliament, there are strict rules on what politicians can wear and what they can say. So much so that there’s even a list of vocabulary deemed “unparliamentary”.
- by Broede Carmody
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You might not know it, but you’re probably a ‘citizen scientist’
The term might be controversial, but the practice has become vital to most research fields.
- by David Astle
An Australian mystery – the pie with no source
A pastry named after Ned Kelly is just one of the local linguistic enigmas investigated this week.
- by David Astle
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Love the Target Time puzzle? Try our addictive new digital version
This interactive format is the perfect addition to a wordsmith’s daily puzzle routine, especially if you use these expert tips and tricks.
- by Liam Runnalls
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I watched it for research. So was I unsatisfied or dissatisfied with The Fall Guy?
Who says you can’t have fun with words at the multiplex?
- by David Astle
